The Bite:
Many dogs and cats nibble on grass to aid with digestion. If your pets like to graze, make sure their grass really is greener.
Is your pet searching for greener pastures?
03.09.2006
Submitted by idealbite on Thu, 03/09/2006 - 6:00pm.
The Benefits:
- Don’t allow pets to eat fertilized grass. Dogs exposed to herbicide-treated lawns and gardens have an increased risk of canine lymphoma and bladder cancer.
- Keep the whole family safe by avoiding pesticides on lawns and other play spaces. Many commonly used lawn pesticides have been linked to serious human medical conditions, including cancer, organ damage and birth defects.
- Slow-release organic fertilizers are safer for pets, kids and wildlife, and create healthier soil and lawns. Leaving grass clippings to decompose on the lawn isn’t lazy - it has the same effect as one fertilizer application per year.
- Don’t have a lawn? Wheatgrass is inexpensive and easy to grow indoors. Your pet will have a supply of non-toxic treats about a week from planting seeds – which usually keeps them from eating houseplants!
Personally Speaking:
Cricket is placing her order now, as she heard (with those big ears) that it helps with her halitosis and gives her the vitamins and minerals she misses while the grass is still under the snow.
Wanna Try:
- CityCats Giant Green Lawn Kit – includes flax/barley/wheatgrass seed, plastic planter and soil ($24.95).
- Try natural and organic lawn care products from Cockadoodle DOO , Extremely Green , or Planet Natural .
- Healthy Lawn, Healthy Environment – U.S. EPA’s guide to eco-friendly lawn care.
Cocktail Fact
Homeowners use up to 10 times more chemical pesticides per acre on their lawns than farmers use on crops.
Bang For The Bite
On average, 5-7 lbs. of pesticides are used per acre of maintained suburban lawn. If 10,000 Biters discontinued use of fertilizer, the use of 60,000 lbs. of toxic chemicals could be averted each year.
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